The seven-time All-Star was the first player of color to play for a Chicago major league team when he joined the White Sox in 1951. He was also one of the first great Latin players in the majors and one of only two major leaguers to play in five different decades. Minoso played for the White Sox from 1951-1957; from 1960-61 and in 1964, 1976 and 1980.